Menomonie Minute

06/25/2024

Here's information for the Dunn County Fair.

The Dunn County Fair is scheduled for July 24-28. The fair schedule and other information can be found below. All referenced links can be found on the Dunn County Fair website. Demo Derby rules can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom of this post for information on the tractor pull.From the Dunn Cou...

06/25/2024

Here's the spring semester honor roll at MHS.

The Menomonie High School has recognized the following students for achieving a minimum 3.0 GPA for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year.Please note: Not all names of students who made the honor roll will appear on this list. Parents/guardians have the option to withhold the release of inf...

06/24/2024

Weekly construction updates from Wisconsin DOT.

https://www.menomonieminute.com/post/northwest-region-construction-update-june-23rd

06/24/2024

School Board meeting coming up Monday, June 26th.

A regular meeting of the SDMA School Board will be held on Monday, June 25th at 5:45pm. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center. The agenda can be found below. The live stream can be found here. Wiscommunity also provides a live stream on Facebook and its website.All supplemen...

06/21/2024

https://www.menomonieminute.com/post/concrete-pavement-work-to-temporarily-close-westbound-i-94-lane

Closure east of Menomonie to start Monday evening; road to reopen WednesdayConcrete work will result in the temporary closure of the right, or driving, lane of westbound I-94 east of Menomonie in Dunn County next week.The lane is expected to close at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24 and reopen by 2 p.m. Wedne...

06/19/2024

Another catch up post - City Council meeting from May 20th. Xcel will be doing work on the riverbank by the Wilson Place Museum.

At the City Council meeting on May 20th, Anthony Witkowski from Xcel Energy gave a short presentation on the upcoming Hydro Abutment Stabilization Project at the hydroelectric dam on the Red Cedar River. The dam was constructed in 1958. The original grout bags on the south bank of the river between....

06/18/2024

Burger King is going to be torn down and rebuilt. Read about it in this post. (I've been behind on my city council posts and this is from May 6th.)

At their May 6th meeting, the Council approved a request made by the owner of the Burger King to amend the legally defined area within the B-1 General Commercial District to include the entire lot where the restaurant is located. Currently only the north half of the lot is in the legally defined are...

06/13/2024

Here's this week's newsletter.

Thank you for subscribing to the Menomonie Minute weekly newsletter! Please forward to family and friends. In addition to the stories featured below, please check out these other posts. The 6th Annual Red Cedar Film Festival is July 11-14. A FREE Youth Fishing Event is coming up. Let's Paint the Tow...

06/07/2024

See what was happening in Menomonie 20 years ago. You may see a familiar face.

From the Wisconsin Foster Closet: Due to a very large inventory project we are not currently accepting item donations. The only donated items we are currently accepting are what is on our posted Amazon list for school supplies. The Foster Closet also shared a picture of a number of items that were d...

06/06/2024

Here's this week's newsletter.

Thank you for subscribing to the Menomonie Minute weekly newsletter! Please forward to family and friends. In addition to the stories featured below, please check out these other posts. The Menomonie Public Library has many activities planned for summer! summer reading for kids, teens, and adults fr...

06/06/2024

Menomonie Pride Picnic is coming up on June 16th.

To celebrate Pride Month, Menomonie Pride will host their 4th AnnualPicnic Sunday, June 16 from 1-4 PM in Wilson Park, located at 800 WilsonAvenue in Menomonie. Free hotdogs and other snacks and beverages willbe provided. There will be games, activities, crafts and music on site, andlocal organizati...

06/06/2024

The hanging baskets are up in the downtown area. Learn more about what it takes to get them up, and how you can help.

By Linda Rundle, GFWC-Menomonie Woman’s ClubWe hope you are enjoying the beautiful flower baskets that were hung recently on the light poles throughout downtown Menomonie – but did you ever think about how they got there? And what is involved after they are hung? The hanging baskets have been a ...

05/31/2024

There's still time to register for the Get It Dunn Run next Saturday, June 8th.

All proceeds raised from the Get It Dunn Run go to Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) Inc. and the Brooke Richartz Foundation, Inc., both non-profit organizations that donates thousands of dollars to local youth for camperships, scholarships and provide professional mentoring to assist youth in developing a roadmap for their future professional careers.

Registration is open for the Get It Dunn Run 5K and Brooke's Kids Fun Run scheduled for June 8, 2024.The 5K will start at 9 AM followed by Brooke's Kids Fun Run (for ages 9 and under) at 10:30 AM.5K participants who register by May 1, 2024, will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for top fini...

05/31/2024

MHS track and field athletes are headed to state!

Five members of the Menomonie Mustang track team have qualified for the WIAA State Track & Field Meet scheduled for this weekend in LaCrosse. Jae Berg | photo by Karl PalmerJunior Jaevon Berg advanced to state in the high jump after placing second at the sectional meet where he cleared a height of 6...

05/30/2024

The MHS boys tennis team made history! For the first time ever, they qualified for state. The individuals that qualified for state left for Madison this afternoon. The team tournament is next weekend.

Congratulations and best of luck!

Pictured L-R: Head Coach Bryce Supri, Aaron Lambrigtsen, Tristan Webb, Micah Gunderson, Charlie Behrend, Noah Reckin, Brady Goodman, Isaac Johnson, Andrew Busch, Oliver Patrick, Jacob Rue, Harrison Davis, Assistant Coach Paul Simpson.For the first time in school history the boys tennis team is heade...

05/30/2024

Dunn County United Way is merging with United Way St. Croix Valley.

Hudson, WI – United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way announce their intent to merge to form a stronger, more unified force for community impact. The combined organization will be known as United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys, serving communities throughout Burnett, Dunn, Pepin...

05/29/2024

Madeline Horvath has been selected as the University of Wisconsin, Dunn County 4-H’s Key Award winner for 2024.

Congratulations Madeline!

Madeline Horvath of Menomonie, Wisconsin has been selected as the University of Wisconsin, Dunn County 4-H’s Key Award winner for 2024.Madeline Horvath | Photo by Annie SolsaaThis prestigious award is one of the highest recognitions that a 4-H member can receive. Earning the 4-H Key Award is an ho...

05/29/2024

The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship offers FULL TUITION to economically disadvantaged non-traditional students who want to obtain an associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate program in any field of study.

The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students who wish to further their education.The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship was established at the Foundation in March 2022 to offer full tuition to economically disadvantaged non-...

05/28/2024

The Circus is coming to Menomonie on June 12th.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Dunn County FairgroundsThe Shrine Circus comes to MENOMONIE, WI at Dunn County Fairgrounds on JUNE 12TH with TWO FANTASTIC shows for 2024!Are you ready to be amazed with all NEW, never-before-seen ACTS?!! We can't wait for your family...

05/28/2024

The Menomonie Theater Guild has announced the line up for the 2024-2025 season.

The Menomonie Theater Guild has announced the shows selected for their upcoming 2024-25 season. Y'all know that MTG looooooooves a great mystery in the fall, so we are starting off strong with Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, directed by Russell Slack. And Then There Were None begins with...

05/28/2024

Culvert replacement to close WIS 29 in western Dunn County on Tuesday, May 28th.

Work to result in anticipated one-day closure of highway east of County PPMaintenance crews from the Dunn County Highway Department plan to replace a culvert pipe that has reached the end of its life on WIS 29 about 1,000 feet east of County PP.The work, anticipated to take one day to complete, will...

05/26/2024

MHS Class of 2024 scholarships and awards.

The Senior Scholarship and Awards program was held at the Menomonie High School on Monday, May 6th.The following list of awards, honors and scholarships were given out to the MHS graduating class of 2024.The graduation ceremony is this Sunday, May 26th at 2pm in the high school gym.

05/26/2024

MHS Valedictorian and Salutatorians!

Menomonie High School has named Madison Kwak as Valedictorian, and Madeline Mittlestadt and Kajsiab Xiong as Salutatorians for the Class of 2024.These students not only excelled academically but were very active in extracurricular activities, sports, and volunteering. Valedictorian Madison KwakMadis...

05/26/2024

MHS Class of 2024 graduates Sunday, May 26th. This post has a link to the live stream of the ceremony plus the program. Please share with anyone you know that might be interested in watching.

Link to live stream and programTwo hundred thirty-eight seniors are set to graduate from Menomonie High School on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm in the school gymnasium. Tickets are not needed to attend. The ceremony will be live streamed and can be found here. The accompanying program for the ceremony can...

05/02/2024

MHS "prom trauma" simulation scheduled for May 2nd.

The scene is something out of every parent's and friend's worst nightmare. Young people talk at a party after they have been drinking alcohol. Next comes the sound of squealing tires, breaking glass, crushing metal. The intoxicated driver stumbles from the vehicle, distraught at the sight of injured...

05/02/2024

Stout graduates this weekend.

Chancellor, three students, three alumni to speak in three ceremonies at Johnson FieldhouseBy Jerry Poling, UW StoutSpring commencement will be held for 1,037 graduates on Saturday, May 4, at University of Wisconsin-Stout.A total of 828 undergraduate and 209 Graduate Studies students will receive de...

05/02/2024

MHS Junior prom King and Queen!

Spencer Kelsey and Marie Zunker were crowned King and Queen of the Menomonie High School Junior Prom on Saturday, April 27th. Spencer is the son of Alena and Dan Kelsey. Marie is the daughter of Cathy and Troy Zunker. The full prom court can be found below.

05/02/2024

The Women's Giving Circle is accepting grant applications.

The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each. The 2024 grant deadline is Sat...

04/26/2024

Prom Court!

The Menomonie High School will be holding prom this Saturday, April 27th. The theme for the evening is Premier Night: A Night at the Movies. Members of the prom court have been revealed ahead of Saturday’s event.The prom court is made up of MHS juniors Adison Hasse, Ashley Slupe, Daisy Swaenepoel,...

04/26/2024

Congratulations Kevin!

By David WilliamsThe Menomonie Optimist Club has named Kevin Vang of Menomonie High School as Youth of the Month. Optimists have been honoring outstanding young people from Dunn County’s four high schools for over 30 years.Kevin Vang is the April Youth of the Month from Menomonie High School. Kevi...